Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced therapy team on the Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal United Hospital.
Our specialist service is supported by an excellent team of stroke consultants, specialist nurses, and AHPs who are passionate about delivering high-quality care for our local population. The therapy team provides comprehensive assessment, early rehabilitation, and supports ongoing recovery planning.
The Acute Stroke Unit provides hyperacute and acute care to stroke patients admitted to the RUH. The stroke therapy team provides comprehensive assessment and early rehabilitation and identifies specialist pathways for ongoing stroke rehabilitation.
The RUH offers the opportunity to work in a progressive and friendly integrated Therapies department. This role will allow the advancement of clinical skills and knowledge, whilst developing essential leadership skills. You'll gain experience in Supervision, recruitment and service development - enabling you to build your skills and confidence in a supportive environment.
If you're a self-motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist who is looking to join an Adult Therapies Team, we want to hear from you.
If you would like any further information, please contact Suzy Kala (skala@nhs.net) or Pam Bridges (pamelabridges@nhs.net) Or 01225 821957
Main duties of the job
- You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention to patients on the acute stroke unit to optimise independence as well as creating rehabilitation plans as appropriate.
- You will also provide and promote acute rehabilitation to patients on the acute stroke unit.
- You will provide daily clinical management of Occupational Therapy staff and some junior Physiotherapy staff working with their rotational team.
- You will provide supervision to occupational therapy students and apprentices.
- You will have clinical autonomy and be responsible for the management of their own caseload, have an awareness of the caseload demands within the whole rotational therapy team and allocate clinical capacity according to service demands.
- This will enable you to coordinate the daily service delivery across the hospital in the most effective way.
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Working for our organisation
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of.
We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Appropriate post graduate training
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Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Up to date with professional and evidence-based practice.
- Assessment and management of cognitive deficits, including use of outcome measures.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Practical experience and knowledge of clinical conditions relevant to area of work.
- At least 18 months post-qualification experience, including in acute care.
- Experience of working within NHS.
- Experience of student and therapy assistant supervision.
- Significant experience of working with and discharge planning for patients with complex needs including patients at the end of their life.
- Experience in leading complex discharges from acute setting.
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visas) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
- You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Suzy Kala
- Job title: B7 OT - Acute Stroke Unit
- Email address: skala@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01225 821957
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